US EditionTesla poised to be early winner as Canada opens door to Chinese-made EVs
Canada's tariff cut allows 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles yearly with half reserved for under $35,000 models, aiming to expand market access and test demand, officials said.
- Canada announced it will allow 49,000 China-made EVs annually with a 6.1 per cent tariff, benefiting Tesla and Chinese automakers, according to Ottawa.
- Reversing 2024 tariffs, Ottawa ends 100 per cent tariffs to test demand and let Chinese carmakers explore Canada’s sizable Chinese-Canadian population market.
- Tesla is poised to benefit, but half of the quota is reserved for vehicles under $35,000 while Tesla model prices exceed that threshold, limiting immediate gains despite its 39 stores and four core models in Canada.
- The move was criticized by some officials, while Sam Fiorani said, 'This new agreement could allow resumption of those exports rather quickly.'
- Looking ahead, Ottawa expects the quota to reach 70,000 vehicles within five years and plans joint ventures and investments with Chinese companies over the next three years.
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